Apr 28, 2017

by Jamie Miller

Beginning in 2017, Ridgecrest Herbals has decided to phase out the homeopathic elements that exist in
some of our formulas. We expect the full process to take around two years as we carefully work to replace
the homeopathics with equally effective herbal components.Ridgecrest Herbals continues to believe in the
effectiveness and benefits of homeopathic remedies, but we feel that in the current hostile regulatory
atmosphere it is more beneficial for us as a company to remove homeopathy from our products. This decision
has come from a multitude of events in the industry:

Historically, homeopathic drugs were permitted to indicate suggested uses based on the Homeopathic
Pharmacopaeia of the United States (HPUS). These HPUS usage guidelines are based on homeopathic provings,
which are fundamentally different in nature than the clinical trials used by conventional drugs.
Traditionally, the FTC has not significantly regulated either advertising or labels of homeopathic
drugs, leaving the FDA to act as the primary regulatory agency for homeopathy.

For many years, the FDA has been opposed to combinations of homeopathics with other products such
as herbs, because homeopathics are regulated as drugs and herbs are generally regulated as supplements.
This makes it difficult to satisfy conflicting regulations with respect to formulation and labeling.

The FDA has recently taken the position that homeopathics should be subject to identity testing.
Because of the nature of the small dosages of the homeopathic tradition, this regulation is impossible
to satisfy with current science.

In November 2016, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new “Enforcement Policy Statement on
Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter Homeopathic Drugs,” stating that “the FTC will hold efficacy and
safety claims for OTC homeopathic drugs to the same standard as other products making similar claims.”
This position essentially adopts the “clinical-trial” standard applied to pharmaceuticals, and precludes
reliance on the HPUS. This will vastly increase the cost of traditional homeopathic medicines, or make
it very difficult for manufacturers to describe to consumers what the product is designed for.

In addition, homeopathy has recently become somewhat of a target for self-appointed “consumer
advocates” and professional plaintiffs who prey on parts of the natural products industry that they
feel are insufficiently “regulated” or “scientific.”

For all of these reasons, we have decided to discontinue our homeopathic/herbal combination products
and focus on our herbal formulas.

History of Homeopathy:

The theory of homeopathy was developed by German Physician Samuel Hahnemann at the turn of the 18th
century. He based his theory on the Greek philosophy of “like cures like”, the belief that a substance that
causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people would cure similar symptoms in sick people. It is
believed Hippocrates prescribed a miniscule amount of mandrake root to cure mania, understanding that
larger doses would produce mania. The practice was a welcome shift from bloodletting, purging, and
medicines that could sometimes include lead, mercury, and opium. It gained popularity throughout the 19th
century, and helped pave the way for more scientific approaches to medical treatment. In 1938, before the
pharmaceutical industry became powerful as in modern days, the FDA recognized homeopathic preparations as
drugs.

Homeopathy Around the World:

Homeopathy is the second most-used natural medical system worldwide (next to Traditional Chinese Medicine),
with over 500 million people around the world incorporating it into their healthcare. The World Health
Organization has called for a greater acceptance of the practice as well as a push for more evidence-based
studies into the practice. In 2004, they produced a comprehensive list of every known study in the world,
and concluded that there was much evidence of its effectiveness, though more research was needed. In Europe,
homeopathy is supported and is an accepted form of natural practice, and many countries integrate it into
their state-subsidized health care systems, reimbursing for care, regulating and protecting homeopathic
drugs, and financing research. It is legally recognized in 42 countries, is written into the constitution
of Sweden and in Great Britain Queen Elizabeth is a patron of the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, and
her husband, Prince Phillip, has played an active role in promoting the practice.

In the US, however, the road for homeopathics has been much more difficult, as the recent federal
developments prove. Natural medical alternatives have little federal lobbying power, and regulations such
as these hurt the ability for advocates of natural medicine to offer their services to the general public.
As a result, it can be difficult to describe exactly how a product works when you are not allowed to
properly or adequately explain what traditional methods, backed by hundreds of years of global efficacy,
believes them to do.

Conclusion:

Because of the difficulty of selling products while trying to work around the governmental oversight that
does not allow companies to properly describe the effects of their products, Ridgecrest Herbals has found
our homeopathic remedies in the crossfire. While homeopathy makes up less than 2% of our products by weight,
we do feel that their inclusion leads to better effectiveness than herbal remedies alone. Unfortunately, in
light of the current regulatory environment, they simply are not worth the fight. We will be researching
herbal alternatives in an attempt to improve on these formulas so they continue to be as effective as we
are proud they have always been. For some this will mean including products proven to increase
bioavailability, making the already existing ingredients more useful, and for others it may mean integrating
new herbs. While we are disappointed at what we see as an over-regulation of the natural products industry,
we are committed to providing quality products that meet all federal requirements, and we will work to
guarantee our products to be as powerful and effective as ever.

Apr 21, 2017

Ridgecrest Herbals makes it a point to lead the Utah supplement industry in our efforts to encourage
sustainability, innovate new strategies to reduce waste and support renewable energy. We believe this
is a crucial part of our mission as an all-natural herbal remedy provider. We look to nature to find
solutions for health issues, and maintain that destroying our environment in the pursuit of profit is
unsustainable and at odds with our roles as stewards of nature. We make every effort to improve our
processes to reduce our environmental footprint.

Our warehouse facilities and headquarters are 100% sustainably powered. We support renewable
energy and are Visionary-level business partners with Blue Sky, the Rocky Mountain Power initiative
to use sustainable energy. On April 18th, we received an award from Blue Sky for our business
efforts to promote sustainable, renewable energy.

We replaced all lighting in our warehouse and offices with LED lights to cut energy waste.

We use washable towels in our bathrooms, and bamboo forks and spoons are available for staff
use in our kitchens, cutting down on paper and plastic waste.

We utilize recycling bins in the office for all staff waste.

We train new stores carrying our products with tips and ideas to reuse the boxes our products
come in. We use high-quality corrugated cardboard boxes to encourage reuse.

Our cardboard boxes are made with at least 47% post-consumer waste, and corrugated cardboard
is the most successfully recycled material in America, with an average recycle rate of 92.9%.

Our annual publication for our retailers, the Ridgecrest Herbals Almanac, is full of tips,
tricks, recipes, and ideas to encourage those down the supply chain to practice sustainability in
their own lives. Some examples include how to ferment your own food, vermicomposting, gardening
tips, and more.

We know we can do more, and we are constantly working with our employees to come up with new,
innovative ways to increase our sustainability measures. By encouraging participation from our team,
we are continuously pushing our mission of sustainability and stewardship to the next level.

Feb 21, 2017

Ridgecrest Herbals is thrilled that our PhysiQOL herbal supplement has won the 2017 Taste for Life
Essentials Award in the category of Pain Management. This recognition is a tribute to the hard work our
company has put into this unique product and the results our customers experience. Designed to help
improve quality of life (QOL) during periods of pain or discomfort, we combined homeopathic remedies
with herbal products used for centuries to help reduce pain and promote a healthy inflammatory response
such as Boswellia, ginger, bromelain, turmeric, and white willow bark. The result is an eclectic,
effective product that helps manage the root issues of many common aches and pains. Whether it is
tension in the neck or head, inflammation associated with overuse, or menstrual discomfort, PhysiQOL
is a natural, safe alternative that is non-habit forming and gentle on the liver. Ridgecrest Herbal’s
patented formula contains a variety of the most powerful ingredients for natural pain relief used in
Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TMC) and Western herbalism. Ingredients in PhysiQOL
are fast-acting and have been shown to help reduce discomfort and promote a healthy inflammatory
response in the joints, muscles, digestive tract, and respiratory system. In addition to pain management,
this formula includes ingredients designed to help bring a sense of calm to help reduce stress for faster
recovery, and still others that increase the bioavailability of the product.

The Taste of Life Essentials Award is a great honor, demonstrating the quality and effectiveness of
our PhysiQOL product, and places our exclusive solution for natural pain management alongside some of
the best products in the industry. Released in 2015, this is PhysiQOL’s first recognition, adding it to
our list of other quality, award-winning products including ClearLungs Immune (2016), Anxiety Free
(2014, 2016), and Thyroid Thrive (2016).

Dec 20, 2016

RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac success leads to a new partnership with WholeFoods Magazine and higher
production for 2017.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT December 13, 2016 - RidgeCrest Herbals, maker of the #1 natural herbal lung
formula, ClearLungs, is happy to announce they have teamed up with WholeFoods Magazine for the
production of the annual 2017 RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac publication.

Nichole Carver, the Retailer Marketing Specialist with Ridgecrest Herbals, states, “We’re excited
about our partnership with Whole Foods Magazine. They’ve given us the opportunity to get the Almanac
into more hands, and then some. If you subscribe to WholeFoods Magazine, you’ll see a copy bundled
with the January Issue. And if not, give us a call to get one!”

In 2016, RidgeCrest Herbals printed the first Almanac with huge success. The reception of the
Almanac continued to be a hot topic bringing excitement throughout the year, causing demand to
exceed the amount printed. RidgeCrest Herbals Chief Marketing Officer, Will Christensen, reported,
“Not only was it another fun year with our team writing articles and adding new store and vendor
tools, we were taking hundreds of requests for next years’ edition. So much so that we will be
printing twelve times as many for 2017.”

Customers could not get enough of the old fashioned, but up to date, booklet filled with
interesting, useful - and some not so useful - tidbits of information. The Almanac provides
customers with a planning calendar packed with helpful tips, articles, recipes and beautiful
photographs, compliments of RidgeCrest Herbals’ team.

Heather Wainer, WholeFoods Magazine publisher, commented, “When I saw the almanac for the
first time last year I caught all of Team RidgeCrest’s excitement. It embodies the personality and
integrity of the company while providing the retailer with useful information, all in a fun way.
Even though we also do a Planning Calendar, I knew that this would be a great companion piece to
what we have been doing for years. I love working with all at RidgeCrest and glad that when they
came to me questioning if there was a way more people could see the Almanac I had the answer. And
I’m so proud that we can do it together. I know our readers will love it as much as we do.”

The Almanac captures the company's character, personality and culture delightfully. As summarized
by RidgeCrest Herbals Chief Eclectics Officer and President, Matt Warnock, “We are a pretty close
company, and we feel that moral and spiritual values are important, and we can summarize ours in six
key areas. The first three describe how we design and produce our products: Eclectic, Innovative,
Effective. The next three describe how we treat other people, especially our customers and each other:
Trustworthy, Kind, Fun!”

About RidgeCrest Herbals

RidgeCrest Herbals makes natural remedies for individual health needs, including the top selling
ClearLungs, SinusClear, Anxiety Free, Hair ReVive, and more than 20 other formulas. The company’s
eclectic approach combines natural methods and ingredients from around the world to deliver the
most effective results. To learn more about RidgeCrest Herbals or to order the RidgeCrest Herbals
Almanac visit www.rcherbals.com or call 1-800-242-4649.

Aug 2, 2016

Regulatory changes prompt an updated formula named AirwayClear, formerly known as AsthmaClear.

SALT LAKE CITY, June 24, 2016 - RidgeCrest Herbals has released a new product to replace their
popular product AsthmaClear. The new product, called AirwayClear, has almost the same herbal formula
as the former AsthmaClear product, but does not contain homeopathics. This change was precipitated
by recent FDA statements and enforcement activity taking the position that asthma was not appropriate
for over-the-counter (OTC) treatment, and specifically warning against homeopathic OTC treatments,
a class that apparently included AsthmaClear. The new AirwayClear formula contains no homeopathics,
but contains the exact same herbal blend formerly found in AsthmaClear. It also contains AvailaBlend,
a patented natural formula for enhancing potency by increasing bioavailability. Because the new
AirwayClear product is regulated as a Dietary Supplement, rather than as a homeopathic drug, the
name and UPC code were also changed. You can find the new formula at www.rcherbals.com.

“AsthmaClear has been a consistent top seller for us since 1994, so we don’t take these changes
lightly. But because homeopathic medicines are not dose-dependent, the actual change in the new
formula was about 2% by weight, “ said Matt Warnock, CEO. “I doubt most existing users will notice a
difference in the effectiveness of the formula, and some may actually find it more effective, because
of the addition of AvailaBlend. But the change was needed to stay within the changing FDA regulatory
framework.”

Customer feedback since the update has been generally positive, although the name and formula change
has certainly created some uncertainty as consumers braced for adjustments to a product that they have
used and enjoyed for so long. Consumers or dealers with questions about the new formula can call the
company help line at 1-800-242-4649.

About RidgeCrest Herbals

RidgeCrest Herbals makes natural remedies for individual health needs, including the top selling
ClearLungs, SinusClear, Anxiety Free, Hair ReVive, and more than 20 other formulas. The company’s
eclectic approach combines natural methods and ingredients from around the world to deliver the most
effective results. To learn more about RidgeCrest Herbals visit www.rcherbals.com or call 1-800-242-4649.

Jul 12, 2016

Will Christensen is promoted to Chief Marketing Officer and Brittini Gehring to Chief Botanical
Officer to continue upon the success of ClearLungs, the #1 Natural Lung Decongestant.

SALT LAKE CITY, June 24, 2016 - In 2015, RidgeCrest Herbals, maker of the #1 natural herbal lung
decongestant ClearLungs, promoted two senior leaders to support the company’s strategic growth and
innovation. After ten years of developing customer relationships, Will Christensen will occupy the
lead position as Chief Marketing Officer, managing internal relations and promotions for the company.
Brittini Gehring, a nine year product researcher and certified master herbalist, takes her seat as the
Chief Botanical Officer, overseeing product formulation, development, and relations with manufacturers
and suppliers. You can learn more about RidgeCrest Herbals at www.rcherbals.com.

“These are valued and proven team members who have stepped up to new roles,” said Matt Warnock, CEO.
“They have consistently delivered in the past, and I am excited to see what they can do with these new
responsibilities and opportunities. 2015 was a record year for us, and I only expect that trend to
increase with their new ideas and additional direction.”

Will Christensen, Chief Marketing Officer

With a long history as both a natural product retailer and a natural ingredient supplier, Will
Christensen is an experienced executive who is passionate about working with retailers to understand
their needs and translate those needs into useful tools and solutions.

“I really look forward to getting RidgeCrest Herbals’ story out to our retailers and partners,”
said Will Christensen, the new CMO. “We shot right out of the gate ending the 2015 year by launching
the 2016 RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac. It was a massive undertaking. The entire company was involved in
this effort to develop a closer relationship with our retailers and consumers. I wanted to show
everyone what it is like inside the walls of RidgeCrest, but the book ended up being so much more
than I planned. It became a way for us to display our passions, not just at work, but also in our
personal lives.”

Brittini Gehring, Chief Botanical Officer

As a certified Master Herbalist, Brittini brings a unique blend of knowledge and personality to
RidgeCrest Herbals formulations. Her passion for clinically effective, high quality, and natural
products is the driving force that stimulates her creative and unique approach to botanical
formulations.

“RidgeCrest Herbals has always been a place of learning and growth for both me and my career,”
said Brittini, the new CBO, “What excited me most about my new position is that RidgeCrest Herbals
has entrusted me with a critical section of the company’s mission to bring trusted and effective
products to the market. My new position requires me to stay current on a wide range of laws, industry
regulations, practices, ingredients, and trends. I feel very fortunate to be in a career that I find so
rewarding, fun, and exciting.”

About RidgeCrest Herbals

RidgeCrest Herbals makes natural remedies for individual health needs, including the top selling
ClearLungs, SincusClear, Anxiety Free, Hair ReVive, and more than 20 other formulas. The company’s
eclectic approach combines natural methods and ingredients from around the world to deliver the most
effective results. To learn more about RidgeCrest Herbals visit www.rcherbals.com or call
1-800-242-4649.

Jun 5, 2014

Thank you Vitamin Retailer!

We are so proud to have won a VITY 2014 Award!

Anxiety Free won for the category called
Specialty Combination Formulas—New Specialty Combo Formula.

Anxiety Free Stress Release is a comprehensive formula for combating stress and anxiety naturally and without side effects. It includes full (clinically proven) levels of each of the following ingredients.

Sensoril is a patented ingredient that has been shown to:

Increase resistance to fatigue, stress and tension

Promote emotional well-being

Counteract the negative effects of stress

Promote mental clarity, concentration and alertness

Enhance energy levels for physical performance and endurance/li>

L-Theanine is an amino acid that provides a sense of relaxation within 30-40 minutes, through at least two different mechanisms. First, it stimulates the production of alpha brain waves, creating a state of deep relaxation and mental alertness similar to what is achieved through meditation. Secondly, L-theanine is also involved in the formation of GABA (discussed next).

GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that plays an essential role in increasing alpha relaxing/reflecting) brain waves and decreasing beta (alert/working) waves. It influences the levels of two neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin. Human research shows that GABA not only induces relaxation but also reduces anxiety. These three clinically proven ingredients combined with B-vitamins, Eleuthero, Lemon Balm, Holy Basil and others provide complete system support.

Jan 13, 2014

SALT LAKE CITY—Ridgecrest Herbals received a new patent for its homeopathic encapsulating method to
combine homeopathic and herbal ingredients.

The method allows Ridgecrest to mix homeopathic ingredients with stronger and faster working herbs
without reducing the herb’s effective strength. Also, the method does not require lactose and sucrose,
which are traditionally used to deliver homeopathic ingredients.

Sep 25, 2013

RidgeCrest Herbals' New Thyroid Thrive Joins Company's List Of Top 10 Bestsellers In Record Time

Will Sample at the Natural Products Expo East September 25-28 in Baltimore, Booth #4830

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RidgeCrest Herbals, a creator of eclectic and
innovative natural remedies, today announced that its new Thyroid Thrive formula has reached the
company's top 10 bestseller list faster than any other product it manufactures. Thyroid Thrive, first
announced at Natural Products Expo West last March, is a unique, all-natural herbal and nutritional
formula designed to fully support the critical relationship between the thyroid, hypothalamus,
pituitary, and adrenal glands, so the thyroid can function properly for better overall health and
wellness.

In booth #4830, RidgeCrest Herbals will provide samples and a promotion of Thyroid Thrive to help
even more retailers get the product to customers with issues related to the thyroid, the key instrument
of the body's endocrine system. "While not meant to treat or cure thyroid conditions, Thyroid Thrive
is designed to enhance thyroid function while supporting the other organs that work with the thyroid,
including the hypothalamus, the pituitary, and the adrenals," said Matt Warnock, president, RidgeCrest
Herbals. "Supporting the entire system provides much better results than just supporting one or two
parts."

J.M. from Indiana is a customer already recognizing the benefits of adding Thyroid Thrive to his
daily routine. "In April of 2013, my thyroid numbers and the goal were rather far apart. After a
regimen of B-complex, iodine, a good multivitamin, and Thyroid Thrive, within five weeks I had my
numbers right on par." Thyroid Thrive includes:

Kelp and Bladderwrack, which replenish nutrients and proper iodine stores

Tyrosine, which helps increase thyroid hormones, as needed

Ashwaghanda and Myrrh, which work as a team to support the entire intricate glandular system
involved with thyroid health. They especially influence the pituitary to release sufficient amounts
of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and also work directly on the thyroid. While Ashwaghanda helps
the thyroid produce T4, Myrrh helps convert T4 into T3.

Suma root, an adaptogen that helps the body cope with stressful situations that can compromise
the glandular system. It also helps to normalize hormones and support the immune system. Blue Flag,
which not only helps to balance thyroid, but also acts as a potent thyroid detoxifier along with
burdock and bladderwrack

Coleus forskolli, which helps to increase the production of thyroid hormones as needed, as well
as increase the uptake of iodine. It also helps balance proper weight levels.

Guggul, which is known for its ability to help keep cholesterol levels within the normal range.
It has anti-inflammatory properties, helps calm immune response related to thyroid, and helps
regulate thyroid hormone production.

Thyroid Thrive also contains essential vitamins and minerals that help support thyroid function
in multiple ways. The ingredients in Thyroid Thrive are further enhanced with AvailaBlend™, a
patent-pending formula to enhance digestion and bioavailability.

About RidgeCrest Herbals

RidgeCrest Herbals makes natural remedies for individual health needs, including the top selling
ClearLungs, SinusClear, Anxiety Free, Hair ReVive, and more than 20 others. The company's eclectic
approach combines natural methods and ingredients from around the world to deliver the most effective
results. For details, visit www.rcherbals.com or call 1-800-242-4649.